Malicious Code Injection in siska-keraktelor33-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98356: Malicious code in siska-keraktelor33-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The siska-keraktelor33-pore package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which are often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package has been flagged for containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the siska-keraktelor33-pore package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The scripts are designed to continuously republish these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations. The ramifications include unauthorized access to sensitive information and the potential for further malicious activities within the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siska-keraktelor33-poreIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the siska-keraktelor33-pore package and any of its derivatives. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The siska-keraktelor33-pore package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and republishing behavior. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action to remove this package and implement monitoring solutions to safeguard their projects against future vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to unauthorized package republishing, potentially harming your project's reputation.
You should uninstall the siska-keraktelor33-pore package immediately using 'npm uninstall siska-keraktelor33-pore'.
Regularly update your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring vulnerabilities, and audit your packages frequently.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
